Coastal Church Podcast

<p>Those listed in the “hall of faith” show us that living by faith is not passive but an active, enduring, race. While some may settle into coasting after professing faith, God intended for us to live by faith and leave a legacy.</p>

<p>This special family-friendly Easter Sunday service will focus on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, embracing the promise of new beginnings and everlasting life. We’d love to celebrate Jesus together!</p>

<p>Rahab’s story is a powerful reminder that our past does not define our future in God. Once known for her brokenness, she stepped out in bold faith, trusting in who God is rather than who she had been. Through courage, obedience, and belief, Rahab became part of God’s greater story, showing us that no past is too messy and no life is beyond redemption when we choose to walk by faith.</p>

<p>Faith is not just belief, it’s what shapes how we live and lead. In Hebrews 11, we see that a life of faith is what pleases God and leaves a lasting legacy. Through the life of Moses, we discover what it means to lead by faith.</p>

<p>God blesses us not just for our own good, but so we can bless others. Joseph’s story shows that faithfulness, service, and forgiveness turn God’s favor into life-changing impact. By faith, we receive God’s blessing and pass it on.</p>

<p>Even before Jesus was born, God was already dropping clues in the Bible about the future, the cross and the empty tomb, so when Jesus came, we’d recognize what God was doing: God Himself would provide the sacrifice to rescue us.</p>

<p>Faith isn’t always perfect, so whether you’re single or married, whether you’re thriving or barely holding it together, whether you feel like you’re full of faith or full of questions, this message is for you.</p>

<p>We all have been called to walk by faith. This walk will lead you to your destiny. It will be a walk of obedience even when it doesn’t make sense. Like Paul, we want to finish the race and complete our destiny.</p>

<p>Every Olympic ceremony begins with an inspiring procession of athletes from all the participating countries marching into the stadium under their country’s banner or flag. The flag identifies them with their nation and becomes a rallying point for athletes and fans. The Bible talks in a number of places of His banner that flies over us, a banner of love and truth.</p>

<p>Real faith doesn’t just agree with God, there is a corresponding action that goes with it. Can a faith that never moves save you? It is more than believing God exists, even the demons believe He exists, it is acting on what He says because you know He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.</p>

<p>Scripture defines faith as substance and evidence, a present guarantee and a satisfying conviction, formed by hearing God’s Word. As we consider what it means to live in faith and live out faith, we are reminded that faith is a reasoned trust that seeks God, knows Him, and responds in obedience.</p>

<p>Faith is not just what we believe, it’s how we live. In Scripture, to walk with God speaks of our daily choices, direction, and way of life. Enoch’s story shows us that true faith is lived out through a faithful walk that pleases God.</p><p>Walking by faith means trusting God beyond what we see, obeying even when we don’t fully understand, and choosing God over circumstances each day.</p>

<p>Faith is revealed in what we bring to God, not just what we believe. In the story of Cain and Abel, two offerings look similar, but only one is accepted because it is given by faith and obedience. Today we face the same choice: the way of Cain, or the way of Abel.</p>

<p>Hebrews 11:3 shows that we understand creation by faith, a faith God has given to every believer, not a special kind reserved for a few. Everyone places faith in something, and Christian faith trusts a personal God who spoke the universe into existence, giving life meaning and hope. We exercise faith by believing God’s Word and speaking it, just as God created by speaking. The greatest act of faith is trusting God’s plan of redemption through Jesus.</p>

<p>The Bible tells us the "just shall live by faith," and Hebrews 11 shows us ordinary people who trusted God when it would have been easier not to, choosing His voice over fear, comfort, or crowd opinion. Over the next few months, we will study these “hall of faith” characters and discover that no matter what situation we face, with God on our side, faith always has another move.</p>

<p>As we come to the close of 2025, we don’t just want to finish the year; we want to finish strong, moving from glory to glory.</p><p>This year, God invited us into a simpler but deeper way of living with one word: Abide, not striving harder, but staying closer to Jesus. </p><p>As we look back, we see how abiding has shaped us, prepared us, and is still leading us forward into transformation.</p>

<p>We live in a world full of noise, distractions, and things that promise meaning but leave us empty. Beneath it all is a simple question: Are we chasing what’s trivial, or are we carrying what truly matters?</p><p>When Scripture speaks of the glory of God, it describes something weighty, real, and transformative. An encounter with God’s glory exposes what is empty and draws us into a life of substance, purpose, and eternal significance.</p>

<p>In a world where peace often feels tied to circumstances, God offers something far deeper and unshakable. This weekend, we will learn how true peace isn’t found in life getting easier, but in living within the presence of God. When His glory is near, peace follows, guarding our hearts and minds, restoring what’s been broken, and steadying us no matter what we face.</p>

<p>Before God brought the Children of Israel into the Promised Land, he first took them through the desert, in the liminal space, in order to shape them and equip them for the Promised Land. Likewise, God will often take us through our desert to prepare us for what is to come, and that is often where we experience His glory.</p>

<p>Join us this weekend as we welcome special guest speaker Karl Martin — visionary leader and founder/CEO of Arable, a leadership house dedicated to cultivating healthy culture and shaping leaders who impact the world.</p><p>You won’t want to miss the wisdom and encouragement he’ll bring!</p>

<p>Praising and worshipping God brings His glory and His presence into our lives. He inhabits, enthrones, or sits among our praises. When we praise and worship, we invite His manifest presence or His glory to dwell with us.</p>

<p>God’s glory, His manifested presence, shows up in our lives as interruptions. They rarely come when it’s convenient. But those interruptions are actually invitations, moments when God steps into your story to do something greater. “Interruption is God’s invitation to do something greater with your life.”</p>

<p>In keeping with the Abide theme for the year, our Christmas message will focus on the glory of God. It is His presence that draws us and keeps us. We will focus on how the glory of God is His presence made visible among us. The transcendent God making His presence felt. It is the wind of His Spirit blowing in our midst. The incarnation means His glory is not distant, it is here. Our response to His glory is holiness, worship, and the mission of bringing others out of the darkness into His presence of light.</p>